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A mosquito-transmitted illness has killed two horses in Polk County

Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted illness, has killed two horses in Polk County’s Green Swamp area.

Free tree giveaway for Clearwater residents

On Saturday, Clearwater will be giving out free trees to residents to celebrate Arbor Day. It will be happening at the Public Works Complex.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Tampa election The results are in… Tampa voters decided to elect a city council that could act as more of a check on the current mayor. Newcomer Alan Clendenin won over voters with 64% of...
DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist Election 2022

Resign to Run change in Florida law could aid Ron DeSantis if he runs for president

The Florida Senate on Wednesday is slated to take up a proposal that could help Gov. Ron DeSantis if he runs for president.
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Florida legislators support a “Bathroom Bill” as Drag Queens march to the Capitol

A Senate committee approved a proposal to require transgender men and women to use restrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth, as protesters marched to the Florida Capitol to speak out against...
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Lawmakers agree to fund and arm the new Florida State Guard

The Senate on Tuesday agreed to a House proposal that will bulk up the Florida State Guard, which Gov. Ron DeSantis revived last year.
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Susan Valdes draws Republican challenger

Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa, has drawn a Republican challenger, Tampa Republican Michael William Saul.

Florida House is set to approve requirement for public school districts to share tax revenue with charter schools

The Florida House could pass a measure that would require school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools.
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Miami, Tampa top home price increases

The Miami area had a 10.8 percent year-over-year home price increase, while the Tampa area was second-highest at 7.7 percent.

Sustainable Living: Growing and building your own floral bouquets

This week’s guest was Kali Rabaut of Blue House Florals… who among many other talents, grows her bouquets organically on her home property. 
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New College trustees get a nod from the Florida Senate

The Senate continued moving forward with confirming a slate of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.

The First Amendment Fundamental Freedoms

The basic freedoms under the first amendment to the U.S. constitution is explored across a multiplicity of quality of life issues. Patró Mabíli substitutes, taking calls and reading listener emails as Tampa votes in a...

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